Double champion talks legacy, merch, Nikki Bella, and life with Zack Ryder
Summary
– Chelsea Green celebrates a career year as a double champion and self proclaimed greatest women’s champion
– She details the long grind to get her signature hat on WWE Shop and why it means so much to her
– Green reflects on facing Nikki Bella, redefining the “diva” label, and sharing the spotlight with her husband
Chelsea Green is living the year she always imagined. Now a double champion and proudly calling herself the female Miz, she has fully embraced her success, rather than downplaying it. Green said her confidence and so-called delusional belief in herself finally caught up with reality in 2025, and she is no longer interested in playing the underdog.
That mindset shift fueled a viral message she posted about leaving the underdog mentality behind and stepping into the top one percent. Green explained that speaking on camera for Unreal made her realize how often she minimized her achievements. She decided she was done pretending she didn’t get what she wanted when her career and life now looked exactly like the dream she had chased.
One of her proudest accomplishments is not a championship but her signature hat on WWE Shop. Green revealed that the project took three years of constant pitching, research, and negotiation over costs. She tracked down decision makers, buyers, and manufacturers until the product became a reality at a price she felt was fair for fans. She considers the hat a symbol of her persistence and of young fans choosing something uniquely hers off the merch wall.
Green also reflected on sharing the ring with Nikki Bella, calling her the standard bearer of women’s wrestling. She took pride in being trusted as Nikki’s opponent for a key singles match and felt a responsibility to protect Nikki’s legacy and confidence. Green said she wanted Nikki to feel empowered in her return and believes the match helped remind viewers that Nikki still belongs at the top level.
Beyond the ring, Green has fully leaned into the diva label that once drew criticism. She argues that loving fashion, pink gear, lashes, and sparkles does not conflict with being an elite performer. To her, the modern diva can embody style and still wrestle at the highest level. She sees peers like Tiffany and Maxxine as proof that those two sides can coexist without being boxed in.
Green also touched on fan interactions and boundaries, saying it often comes down to reading the room. Some days she welcomes conversation anywhere, while on early flights or rough mornings she may need space. She stressed that fans should feel free to ask for a moment, but must respect it when she or others say no. At the same time, she remains grateful that fan support is the foundation of her success.
On the personal side, Green discussed her husband Zack Ryder’s WWE return during John Cena’s retirement run. She said the opportunity came together quickly, with last-minute calls and travel, which is typical in the wrestling world. Ryder has maintained contact with WWE for years, ensuring the company was aware that he was ready if needed. Green believes his friendship with Cena helped make him a natural choice for a key spot during this farewell chapter.
As for the United States Women’s Championship, Green wants to raise its status far beyond a simple midcard belt. She has already spoken with creative about making the title feel essential and dangerous, and she insists challengers should fear her as much as any top champion. For her, entertainment value and presentation are the tools she can control, and she plans to use them to make every reign feel important.
